Archive for the 'car amps' Category

In a store how do they power the display models of car headunits, amps, speakers, and subs?

Do they use car batteries, PC Power supplies, or what do they use to power all of the car audio stuff in the store on display?
Power supplies. Batteries are a mess to maintain in doors. Power supplies are cheaper and require little or no maintenance.

Car battery amps measurement for current leak?

Can I get step by step instructions on how to connect my amp meter to check for a current leak. I will need to pull out one fuse at a time to see if the current drops, but I am not sure of how to connect the amp meter. Do I remove the + cable [...]

Hey Guys, i was wondering if anyone can help me install subs and amps in my car?

I got a 1998 ford escort from my friend who moved back to Europe. The car has a 6 disk cd system in the trunk so it doesn’t really have a pull out system in the front. I was wondering if there was any way i could install some bass subs and amps in that [...]

what are the diffrent amps on a car battery?

i want to by a new car battery mine says 640 amps and a new one i want from tire rack says [...]

Why car amplifiers usually have higher wattage than home amps?

I inquired many stores about home amplifiers, there wattage ranges from 300 to 500 watts only. But car amps do have 500 to 2000 watts - and they are not big and not expensive compared to home amps.. why is that? i want to buy amplifier for my 400 watts/12" subwoofer to be used at [...]

Automotive question-On a fusible link from a car what amp is a 20 gauge fusible link equal to in amps?

replacing a fusible link with a fuse need to know the amp equal for a 20 gauge link.
It will start to fail somewhere around 18 to 22 amps. But fuse links will endure being slightly overloaded for a short period of time before they actually melt and break the circuit. That is why they are [...]

How to hook up amps to 8000 watt car subs?

I have a pair of 15 in legecy car subs (8000) watts each and I would like to know the best way tohook up the amps 2 4000 watt amps for each sub 4 2000 watt amps each and so on
Dont even bother hooking up bogus flea market legacy equipment. Return it or sell it, [...]

How to jam or interfere with car amps?

How can I make a device to transmit signals to interfere with the IF phase or the amp phase of car audio amps boombing as they pass within several feet? What frequency, type of signal, and power is required? Any Ideas?
I’ve had similar thoughts, but I suspect that any well-made amplifier will be thoroughly [...]

How many amps does my car amplifier use? 12v 1700w rms?

I used to know the formula for this type of problem but i forgot it. My amp puts out 1700w rms how many amps will i need to run it? thanks,
Usually, amp manufacturers use 14.4v to rate the max RMS wattage of an amp. So I would be willing to bet that it wouldn’t pull [...]

Car Amps can i turn off with switch remote wire ?

I have a VW t4 van and just fitted a 1000 watt amp and speakers in the back but dont want it on all the time can i put a switch in the remote wire so only front un ammped speakers work
Yes, you can switch the remote line. I get this request a lot. Usually [...]